Sandy Denny (6 January 1947 – 21 April 1978), born Alexandra Elene MacLean Denny, was an English singer and songwriter. She is best known for her involvement with the British folk rock movement, including two spells as a member of Fairport Convention, as well as her duet with Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin's 4th album in 1971 - the song "The Battle of Evermore".
<p>Denny, born at Nelson Hospital, Kingston Road, Merton Park, studied classical piano as a child. Her Scottish grandmother was a singer of traditional songs and at an early age, Denny showed an interest in singing, despite the disapproval of her extremely strict parents. After leaving school, she started training as a nurse at the Royal Brompton Hospital.
<p>In 1965, she enrolled at the Kingston College of Art in London, where she became involved in the folk club on campus. It was there that she met fellow students John Renbourn and Eric Clapton. She travelled in to Earls Court to play at the Troubadour club,...
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